Pregnancy
Pilates helps prepare the body and mind for the birthing process. It nurtures the development of a dynamic pelvic floor, that is, one that is strong yet has the capacity to release. Pilates also helps with strengthening the body to cope with post birth demands. Post birth, pilates supports the healing process. Babies are welcome to post birth 1:1 personalised Pilates sessions.
Prenatal Pilates
Are you seeking a quiet, safe and nurturing space to prepare your body/mind for birth?
Larissa provides personalised 1:1 Pilates sessions in a beautiful home based studio where the focus is on just you, your breath and your body and mind. Pilates sessions aim to support your body during your pregnancy. Pilates is one of the safest and most effective forms of exercise during pregnancy that will help with reducing any pain or discomfort.
- Research has indicated that Pilates in the prenatal period has helped with:
reducing the occurrence of incontinence, pelvic floor discomfort and pelvic pain - assists with managing labour
and - reduces post birth complications
Pilates also supports mental health and promotes overall wellbeing
The Prenatal sessions focus upon supporting your pelvic floor, improving overall body strength in readiness for the lifting/carrying your baby and pram and releasing tension and mobilising your body to eliminate aches and pains.
Do you want to feel supported and nurtured throughout your pregnancy? Please reach out and book an introductory package.
Post Natal Pilates
Post Natal classes help you recover after pregnancy, labour and delivery.
Pilates will help you strengthen your pelvic floor and abdominal muscles, improve energy levels so you can return to pre-pregnancy activities as quickly as possible.
It is also a dedicated time just for you to focus on you.
Read more here about the importance of Exercise during Pregnancy to enhance and strengthen muscle tone in particular of the pelvic floor as well as maintain a healthy posture. ( http://www.pelvicfloorfirst.org.au/pages/exercising-during-pregnancy.html )
Mums and Bubs Classes
The classes are a time efficient way of providing opportunities:
- To increase bonding with your gorgeous new addition to the family
- Increase strength and fitness levels for motherhood
- Release tight muscles resulting from the demands of motherhood
- To feel more calm, relaxed and revitalized
Mums and Bubs classes are currently arranged by appointment. We have run classes for many mother’s groups in Banyule & Nillumbik to schedule classes which meet group needs. Additional classes are scheduled according to demand, so please complete the contact form below if interested. Classes can be run specifically for your Mother’s Groups in Banyule & Nillumbik
